Friends of the Library, Calcasieu

Friends of the Library, Calcasieu was formed by a group of concerned citizens to serve as a link between the Library and the community and to raise money for special projects.

Friends of the Library, Calcasieu are parish residents who work together to help the Calcasieu Parish Public Library, including all twelve branches and Library To-Go, better serve the community. Friends strive to enhance and promote the use and enjoyment of the Library as well as sponsor special programs and activities. Friends also provide supplemental funding for the Library and actively support its policies and procedures.

Membership and Benefits

Membership is open anyone wishing to support the Calcasieu Parish Public Library System. Membership levels include Annual Membership and Lifetime Membership.

Membership offers these benefits:

Library news and special invitations to Library and Friends sponsored events

Preview of book sales

The satisfaction of knowing you are contributing to the enrichment of your community

What FRIENDS Do

Encourage and contribute gifts, funds, materials and equipment that is not available through the Library's operating budget

Sponsor children's programs, cultural and literary programs

Act as advocates for the Library promoting library services in the community